Name: Three-Bean & Barley Soup
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 135 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 1 large stalk celery, diced; 1 large carrot, diced; 9 cups water; 4 cups (32-ounce carton) reduced-sodium chicken broth, “no-chicken” broth or vegetable broth; 0.5 cup pearl barley; 0.33333334326744 cup dried black beans; 0.33333334326744 cup dried great northern beans; 0.33333334326744 cup dried kidney beans; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.75 teaspoon salt

Three-Bean & Barley Soup

3.7

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31 Reviews

Serve this zesty bean and barley soup garnished with chopped fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, if desired.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on February 7, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD

Cook Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

1 hrs 45 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings, about 1 1/3 cups each

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free High Fiber Low Added Sugars Low Fat Low-Calorie Vegan Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 large stalk celery, diced
1 large carrot, diced
9 cups water
4 cups (32-ounce carton) reduced-sodium chicken broth, “no-chicken” broth or vegetable broth
½ cup pearl barley
⅓ cup dried black beans
⅓ cup dried great northern beans
⅓ cup dried kidney beans
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¾ teaspoon salt

Directions

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, celery and carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add water, broth, barley, black beans, great northern beans, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin and oregano. Bring to a lively simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, 1¾ to 2½ hours (adding more water, ½ cup at a time, if necessary or desired). Season with salt.

Make Ahead Tip

Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

205	Calories
3g	Fat
36g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 205
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 36g	13%
Dietary Fiber 11g	38%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 9g	18%
Total Fat 3g	4%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Vitamin A 2463IU	49%
Vitamin C 4mg	4%
Folate 110mcg	28%
Sodium 455mg	20%
Calcium 83mg	6%
Iron 3mg	16%
Magnesium 65mg	16%
Potassium 466mg	10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.